Senior Corporate Attorney - M&A, Governance & Growth

Goodspeed Merrill; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Student Loan Aid

401(k) Match

Discretionary Time Off

Job summary

Goodspeed Merrill, a growing Dallas–Fort Worth law firm, seeks a Senior Corporate Attorney to guide business clients through corporate transactions, governance, and compliance. You will structure deals, draft agreements, and advise on mergers, restructurings, and strategic initiatives.

Strong client relationships and practical legal solutions are essential. The role offers collaborative work with partners and attorneys, mentoring of junior staff, and opportunity to drive client growth within a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 8+ years of corporate law experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong experience in business transactions, entity structuring, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with strong attention to detail.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to deliver practical legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters.
• Structure, negotiation, and draft agreements related to business formation, governance, and operations.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and strategic transactions.
• Draft and review corporate documents including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on corporate compliance, risk management, and governance matters.
• Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys on complex transactions and client matters.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while assisting in business development initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys and legal staff when appropriate.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract negotiation

Business transactions

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Goodspeed Merrill, a growing Dallas–Fort Worth law firm, seeks a Senior Corporate Attorney to guide business clients through corporate transactions, governance, and compliance. You will structure deals, draft agreements, and advise on mergers, restructurings, and strategic initiatives.

Strong client relationships and practical legal solutions are essential. The role offers collaborative work with partners and attorneys, mentoring of junior staff, and opportunity to drive client growth within a